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2023 Recall Year Insight

Federal agencies issued 6,706 product recalls indexed by PlainRecalls in calendar year 2023. That represents about 6.42% of the 104,423 total recalls we track from 1995 through the present, and averages roughly 18.4 recalls per day across the FDA, CPSC, USDA FSIS, and NHTSA combined. Year-level views are the cleanest way to see macro patterns: volume spikes often correlate with new regulatory priorities (e.g., infant-sleep products after 2021, lithium-ion batteries after 2022), supply-chain contamination events, or changes in agency enforcement intensity, while quiet years can reflect either genuine product-safety improvements or reduced agency staffing and reporting lag. With 135 pages at 50 recalls each, browsing this year end-to-end gives a statistically representative sample of what the federal recall pipeline looked like in 2023.

On this page of 50 records, severity classification shows 10 critical, 39 moderate, and 1 lower-severity recalls. The page references 20 distinct recalling firms operating in 5 distinct product categories, with 43 of 50 records disclosing affected-unit counts. Issuing-agency distribution on this slice leans toward FDA Devices (35), NHTSA (6), CPSC (6), which matters because each agency's recall authority, hazard framing, and remedy mechanism differ, an FDA food recall, a CPSC consumer-product recall, and a NHTSA vehicle recall are legally distinct instruments even when the underlying hazard language sounds similar. Reviewing the dominant agency for a given year is one of the fastest ways to understand where federal attention was concentrated.

Year-indexed browsing serves three practical purposes: historical research (tracking how a hazard class evolved over time), consumer action (finding whether a product purchased in 2023 was later recalled), and journalistic or regulatory context (understanding what the enforcement landscape looked like in a given period). Every record on this page links to a full detail view with the hazard, remedy, distribution, and agency-assigned recall number, always use that recall number to verify current status directly with the issuing agency before acting on time-sensitive remedies, because agencies amend, terminate, and expand recalls in the months and years after initial publication. Data on this page reflects federal agency public filings; the agency's live record remains authoritative for legal, medical, or safety decisions. Verify with FDA openFDA, CPSC, USDA FSIS, or NHTSA for the system-of-record on any specific recall. PlainRecalls indexes this archive for research and consumer awareness purposes.

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 20, 2023

Welch Allyn Connex Spot Monitor

Baxter Healthcare Corporation

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 20, 2023

NanoDots, Model Number 04297-000; radiation monitoring dosimeter used with the microSTAR readers

Landauer

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 20, 2023

Constancy (Cs-137) nanoDot D2DNN, Model Numbers: a) 18155-000 (EMEA number VKITCON001); b) 18155-KIT; radiation monitoring dosimeter used with the microSTAR readers

Landauer

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 20, 2023

Calibrate (Cs-137) screened nanoDot D2DNS, Model Number 03065-OTO; radiation monitoring dosimeter used with the microSTAR readers

Landauer

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 20, 2023

nanoDot D2DXS, Model Numbers: a) 03063-1MO; b) 03063-3MO; c) 03063-OTO; d) 03063-SMO; radiation monitoring dosimeter used with the microSTAR readers

Landauer

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 20, 2023

Calibrate (80 kVp) screened nanoDot D2DNS, Model Number 03064-OTO; radiation monitoring dosimeter used with the microSTAR readers

Landauer

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 20, 2023

QC (Cs-137) nanoDot D2DNS, Model Numbers: a) 18135-000; b) 18135-KIT; c) 18135-SET; radiation monitoring dosimeter used with the microSTAR readers

Landauer

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 20, 2023

Procedural kits containing ultrasonic transmission gel, Item Numbers: a) 20-PC424, b) 20-PC448, c) 20-PC548, d) 20-PC596, e) 20-PC648

Advance Medical Designs, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 20, 2023

Keystone Bosworth Copaliner Cavity Varnish .5oz (14 ml)- Intended to provide a marginal seal between the dentin and amalgam which helps to protect against penetration of amalgam into the dentina Item No. 0921526

Keystone Industries

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 20, 2023

nanoDot D2DXN, Model Numbers: a) 03061-1MO; b) 03061-3MO; c) 03061-OTO; d) 03061-SMO; radiation monitoring dosimeter used with the microSTAR readers

Landauer

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 20, 2023

Magnifuse Bone Graft, Large, Size: 14mm x 25mm, REF 7509014, Human Tissue, Demineralized Bone Matrix, sterile.

Medtronic Sofamor Danek USA Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 20, 2023

nanoDot B - item 2 of 3 for 03500-000, Model Number 03502-000; radiation monitoring dosimeter used with the microSTAR readers

Landauer

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 20, 2023

Calibrate (80 kVp) nanoDot D2DNS, Model Numbers: a) 18121-000; b)18121-KIT; c) 18121-SET; radiation monitoring dosimeter used with the microSTAR readers

Landauer

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 20, 2023

Procedural kits containing ultrasonic transmission gel, Item Numbers: a) 28-EG103, b) 28-EG125, c) 28-EG135, d) 28-EG151, e) 28-EG161, f) 28-EG163, g) 28-EG197

Advance Medical Designs, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 20, 2023

nanoDot D2DXS, Model Numbers: a) 03062-1MO; b) 03062-3MO; c) 03062-OTO; d) 03062-SMO; radiation monitoring dosimeter used with the microSTAR readers

Landauer

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 20, 2023

Henry Schein Hard Line Chairside Reline kit-Resilient Acrylic Denture Relining Material KI Item No.: 0921940HS Henry Schein Item No.: 570-0718

Keystone Industries

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 20, 2023

QC (80 kVp) nanoDot D2DNS, Model Numbers: a) 18131-000; b) 18131-KIT; c) 18131-SET; radiation monitoring dosimeter used with the microSTAR readers

Landauer

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 20, 2023

nanoDot C - item 3 of 3 for 03500-000, Model Number 03503-000; radiation monitoring dosimeter used with the microSTAR readers

Landauer

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 20, 2023

Calibrate (Cs-137) nanoDot D2DNS, Model Numbers: a) 04224-000 (EMEA number VINLNAN006); b) 04224-KIT; c) 04224-SET; radiation monitoring dosimeter used with the microSTAR readers

Landauer

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 20, 2023

QC (80 kVp) nanoDot D2DNS, Model Numbers: a) 04218-000 (EMEA number VINLNAN004); b) 04218-KIT; c) 04218-SET; radiation monitoring dosimeter used with the microSTAR readers

Landauer

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 20, 2023

nanoDot D2DNS, Model Numbers: a) 03055-1MO; b) 03055-3MO; c) 03055-OTO; d) 03055-SMO; radiation monitoring dosimeter used with the microSTAR readers

Landauer

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 20, 2023

Calibrate (Cs-137) nanoDot D2DNS, Model Numbers: a) 18125-000; b) 18125-KIT; c) 18125-SET; radiation monitoring dosimeter used with the microSTAR readers

Landauer

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 20, 2023

nanoDot D2DXN, Model Numbers: a) 03060-1MO; b) 03060-3MO; c) 03060-OTO; d) 03060-SMO; radiation monitoring dosimeter used with the microSTAR readers

Landauer

FDA Devices Critical Sep 20, 2023

Proclaim" XR 7 Implantable Pulse Generator REF 3662 (previously known as Proclaim" 7 Elite IPG) Product Description: The implantable pulse generator (IPG) is an electronic device designed to be connected to one or more extensions or leads with up to 16 electrodes total. It is powered by a hermetically sealed battery within a titanium case and uses microelectronic circuitry to generate constant-current electrical stimulation. The IPG can deliver stimulation with a single program or with mult

Abbott Medical

FDA Devices Critical Sep 20, 2023

Proclaim DRG Implantable Pulse Generator REF 3664 Product Description: The implantable pulse generator (IPG) is an electronic device designed to be connected to one or more extensions or leads with up to 16 electrodes total. It is powered by a hermetically sealed battery within a titanium case and uses microelectronic circuitry to generate constant-current electrical stimulation. The IPG can deliver stimulation with a single program or with multiple programs. Each program can provide stimula

Abbott Medical

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 20, 2023

remel TODD HEWITT W. CNA (LIM BROTH), REF R064810; used to isolate Group B Streptococci form clinical specimens containing mixed bacterial flora

Remel, Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 20, 2023

nanoDot D2DNN , Model Numbers: a) 04293-000; b) 04293-KIT; radiation monitoring dosimeter used with the microSTAR readers

Landauer

FDA Devices Critical Sep 20, 2023

Mallinckrodt One-Way Valve, 22F x 22M, a) Part #91346 (1 piece) and b) Part #50412 (pack of 5) Used with ventilators.

Mallinckrodt Manufacturing LLC

FDA Devices Low Sep 20, 2023

KWIK-STIK, ANA (3 Strains) QC Set, REF 5065P; Microbiological testing

Microbiologics Inc

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 20, 2023

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Advance Medical Designs, Inc.

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 20, 2023

Calibrate (unexposed) nanoDot D2DNS, Model Numbers: a) 18140-000; b) 18140-KIT; c) 18140-SET; radiation monitoring dosimeter used with the microSTAR readers

Landauer

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 20, 2023

Calibrate (80 kVp) nanoDot D2DNS, Model Numbers: a) 04217-000 (EMEA number VINLNAN003); b) 04217-KIT; c) 04217-SET; radiation monitoring dosimeter used with the microSTAR readers

Landauer

FDA Devices Critical Sep 20, 2023

Proclaim Plus 7 Implantable Pulse Generator REF 3672 Product Description: The implantable pulse generator (IPG) is an electronic device designed to be connected to one or more extensions or leads with up to 16 electrodes total. It is powered by a hermetically sealed battery within a titanium case and uses microelectronic circuitry to generate constant-current electrical stimulation. The IPG can deliver stimulation with a single program or with multiple programs. Each program can provide stim

Abbott Medical

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 20, 2023

nanoDot D2DNN, Model Numbers: a) 03051-1MO; b) 03051-3MO; c) 03051-OTO; d) 03051-SMO; radiation monitoring dosimeter used with the microSTAR readers

Landauer

FDA Devices Moderate Sep 20, 2023

NanoDots, Model Numbers: a) BC30023, description: QC Set For Microstar Dots; b) BC30083, description: nanoDot QC Set - 80kVp - Sale; c) BC30084, description: nanoDot QC Set - 80kVp - No Charge; d) BC30088, description: nanoDot Calibration Set - 80kVp - No Charge; e) BC30095, description: Dot, D1DNN, in carrier sealed in bag; f) BC30110, description: Calibration set, nanoDot; g) BC30141, description: nanoDot QC Set - Cs137 - Sale; h) BC30142, description: nanoDot Calibrat

Landauer

NHTSA No agency class Sep 20, 2023

BUICK,CHEVROLET 2014: AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW

BUICK,CHEVROLET

NHTSA No agency class Sep 20, 2023

BMW 2023: VISIBILITY/WIPER

BMW

NHTSA No agency class Sep 20, 2023

CADILLAC,CHEVROLET,GMC 2023: SUSPENSION:REAR

CADILLAC,CHEVROLET,GMC

NHTSA No agency class Sep 18, 2023

JEEP 2022-2023: POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION

JEEP

NHTSA No agency class Sep 18, 2023

DODGE 2023: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT

DODGE

USDA FSIS Moderate Sep 16, 2023

FSIS Issues Public Health Alert for Canned Meat Product Due to Possible Under Processing

Hormel Foods Corporation

NHTSA No agency class Sep 15, 2023

KIA 2019: BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA

KIA

USDA FSIS Critical Sep 15, 2023

American Foods Group, LLC Recalls Ground Beef Products Due to Possible E. Coli O103 Contamination

Green Bay Dressed Beef, LLC

CPSC No agency class Sep 14, 2023

American Honda Motor Recalls Lawnmowers and Pressure Washer Engines Due to Injury Hazard

American Honda Motor Co. Inc., of Torrance, California

CPSC No agency class Sep 14, 2023

Best Buy Recalls Insignia and Yardbird Fire Tables with Lava Rocks Due to Burn and Impact Injury Hazards (Recall Alert)

CPSC No agency class Sep 14, 2023

Buffalo Games Recalls Chuckle & Roar Ultimate Water Beads Activity Kits Due to Serious Ingestion, Choking and Obstruction Hazards; One Infant Death Reported; Sold Exclusively at Target

CPSC No agency class Sep 14, 2023

Generac Recalls Portable Generators Due to Serious Fire and Burn Hazards

Generac Power Systems Inc., of Waukesha, Wisconsin

CPSC No agency class Sep 14, 2023

STIHL Recalls MSA 300 Chain Saws Due to Laceration Hazard

CPSC No agency class Sep 14, 2023

TJX Recalls Foldable Bistro Set Chairs Due to Fall Hazard; Sold at Marshalls, T.J. Maxx, HomeGoods and Homesense Stores

FDA Food Moderate Sep 13, 2023

Cooperstown Cheese Company 1. Jersey Girl 2. Toma Celena 3. Abbie 4. SK 5. Jersey Girl with garlic/rosemary 6.Jersey Girl spring onion 7. Bobby s got the Blues 8.Toma Torino 9. Jersey Gold with garlic 10. Abbie. 11. Jersey Gold 12. Marielle

Cooperstown Cheese Company, LLC

Nearby Recall Years

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Data Sources

  • Source: FDA openFDA Enforcement API - calendar-year recall filings for food, drugs, and devices
  • Source: USDA FSIS Recalls - calendar-year meat, poultry, and processed egg product recall filings
  • Source: CPSC + NHTSA - consumer product and vehicle recall feeds for 2023

Every figure on PlainRecalls is rendered directly from official FDA, CPSC, USDA FSIS and NHTSA recall records; no number is typed in by an editor. Figures cover calendar year 2023 across the FDA, CPSC, USDA FSIS and NHTSA federal recall feeds. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of September 2026.